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Monday, October 7, 2013

Study Says Bi-County Parkway Will Not Turn Dulles Into Cargo Hub

Transportation officials hope the Bi-County Parkway will turn Dulles Airport into a major air cargo hub, but a new study says that won't happen.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Metro Contractor Killed In Welding Accident On Red Line

One contractor was killed and two WMATA employees were injured overnight in a welding accident on the Red Line.

Officials Consider Redesign Of Navy Yard Building After Shooting

The Navy is considering a redesign of Navy Yard Building 197 where 12 workers were gunned down last month.

Del. Melony Griffith To Run For Maryland State Senate

State Del. Melony Griffith says she will run for state Senate seat that is currently held by fellow Democrat Ulysses Currie.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Man Who Set Himself On Fire On National Mall Dies

The man who set himself on fire on the National Mall on Friday has died of his injuries.

House Approves Federal Worker Back Pay

The House voted 407-0 on Saturday to give back pay to more than 800,000 federal workers who have been furloughed.

Obama Open To Name Change For Washington Redskins

President Obama says that if he owned the Washington Redskins, he would "think about changing" the team name.

Virginia Man Raises Nearly $150,000 For Boston Homeless Man

A man from Virginia who was touched by the story of an honest homeless man in Boston has set up a fund for him that's raised almost $150,000.

Maryland Officials Cite More Progress With Health Insurance Website

State officials say more upgrades to the health insurance website have enabled more people to create accounts to use it.

Maryland And Facebook Launch Program Against Cyberbullying

Maryland becomes the first state in the country to team up with Facebook in the fight against cyberbullying.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Analysis: Stop Calling Federal Employees 'Nonessential'

As the government shutdown progresses, federal employees have taken to being placed into "essential" and "nonessential" categories. Max Stier of the Partnership for Public Service explains why this is a mistake.

Man Sets Himself On Fire On National Mall

A man has been flown to the hospital after witnesses say he dumped gasoline on his head and set himself on fire.

Maryland Gun Dealer Believes Assault Ban Has Plenty Of Holes

Some Maryland gun dealers say the state's new gun ban will not be effective in preventing mass shootings.

D.C. To Pick Up Trash At Shuttered National Parks In City

The federal government isn't picking up trash at its parks in Washington, so the D.C. government will do it instead.

Major Weekend Track Work To Interrupt Red Line

Three Red Line stations will be closed this weekend, with shuttles operating between Dupont Circle and NoMa-Gallaudet.

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